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ADMINISTRATIVE

 

 

!  Address and Phone Changes:

Any changes in personal address or phone number are to be given as soon as possible to the daycare provider.  Name and phone numbers on the emergency form need to be kept current at all times.

 

!  Medical Forms:

A completed medical form must be kept on file for each child.  Signed and notarized medical release forms are also needed in the event of an emergency.  These forms are provided. 

 

!  Child Immunizations:

Copies of children’s immunization records shall be maintained.  Compliance with all of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services requirements regarding immunization status of all enrolled children shall also be maintained.

 

!  Confidentiality of Child’s Records:

All records and information about children, families and associates are kept confidential. 

 

!  Pet Vaccination Records:

All household pets will be vaccinated.  Proof of current vaccination as documented by a veterinary clinic will be kept on the childcare premises and are available on request. 

 

!  Nebraska’s Child Abuse and Neglect Policy:

If there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected, a report must be immediately filed with the Child Abuse-Neglect Hotline 1-800-652-1999 and/or appropriate local law enforcement agency.

 

The National Committee for Prevention of Children Abuse (NCPCA) defines abuse as a non-accidental injury or pattern of injury to a child.  Child abuse includes non-accidental physical injury, neglect, sexual molestation and emotional abuse. 

 

!  Fire and Tornado Safety Drills:

Fire drills will be practiced with the children at a minimum of 1 time per month.  

Tornado drills will be practiced with the children a minimum of four times per year, March through September. 

 

FEE STRUCTURE

 

Please notify me no later that 8:00 a.m. if the child/children will not be coming for the day.

 

Reimbursement will be expected for any damages done by the child, to the daycare residence, while the child is in the day care home.  The amount will reflect replacement cost. 

 

Two week-advanced notice in writing is required if the child is to be permanently withdrawn from the daycare.  Payment is due whether child is in attendance or not.   Provider will give two weeks notice of cessation of care, except in cases of gross misconduct on the part of the parent or child.

 

Childcare fees are payable on the agreed upon times, stated in your contract.  If at anytime childcare is not paid, in full, by one day past the due date, $5.00 per day, will be added to the rate, until payment is received.  If after 5 workdays, payment has not been received, childcare services will be suspended until account is paid in full.

 

An additional fee of $20.00 will be charged for any returned checks.  Parents will also be responsible for any extra charges incurred because of a returned check.

 

No half days.  For example; if the child is picked up early or dropped off late, payment is still owed for the full day.

 

Overtime will be charged if your child arrives earlier or leaves later than the time agreed upon, in your contract.  The following rate will be charged:  $5.00 per 15 minutes or portion thereof, unless prior arrangements have been made.  Early drop off must be arranged the day before the early drop off is needed.  Late pick-up must be arranged before 12:00 noon on the day of late pick-up.

 

!  Sick Days and Vacation for Children:

The rates stated in your contract will be charged unless due to a prolonged illness beyond two days.  For vacations for the children payment will be 50% of the weekly fee for up to two weeks vacation per contract year.  After two weeks vacation a year 100% payment is due.  Parents must give a two-week notice, for all vacation days. 

 

 

 

!  Sick Days and Vacation For Provider

Three paid sick day per contract year is due for provider’s inability to watch children because of sickness.  After three day per year there will be no charge for providers’ inability to provide care due to illness of provider or other emergency.  50% of your normal weekly fee is due for two weeks vacation for providers.  Provider must give a two-week notice, for all vacation days. 

 

!  Holidays:

The following days are understood to be the paid holiday schedule for the day care provider, if the holiday falls on the weekday.

 

Ø       New Years Eve

Ø       New Years Day

Ø       Memorial Day

Ø       Fourth of July

Ø       Labor Day

Ø       Thanksgiving

Ø       Christmas Eve

Ø       Christmas Day

 

If a holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, the holiday will be served on the day the City/Government normally takes.


.DISCIPLINE (APPROPRIATE GUIDANCE)

 

The purpose of guidance is to help children learn a way of behaving that is acceptable to themselves and others.  Positive guidance helps children develop responsibility and independence.

 

Parents and providers can help children learn appropriate guidance by rewarding good behavior.  It is far more effective to reward good behavior than it is to punish bad behavior.  However, there will be those times that children will not do the things parents or providers want them to do.  Behaviors that might harm people or property should be stopped.

 

!  TYPES OF APPROPRIATE GUIDENCE

 

Ø       Logical Consequences

Ø       Brief Separation (Time Out)

Ø       Prevention

 

Logical Consequences are reasonable expectations that follow inappropriate behaviors.  They need to be explained and enforced according to the child’s developmental reasoning ability.   At all time consequences are reasonable, respectful and related to the deed.  For instance, when a child spills milk, a napkin may be provided to the child so she/he is responsible for cleaning his/her own spill. 

 

Time-out is a brief separation from the group.  The child is given a specific amount of time. When the time is up, the child will be redirected to another activity they enjoy.  

 

Prevention is the most effective type of guidance.  The key to prevention is simply having a childproof home.  Items that are not allowed to be played with should be removed from the areas used by children. Establishing routines gives children the security of knowing what their day holds.  They are more likely to cooperate if they know what to expect day to day.  Also, having enough interesting materials to play with helps children keep out of mischief. 

 

Discipline issues will be discussed with parents prior to care beginning and as your child develops. They also should be viewed as an opportunity to teach children appropriate behavior.